Ó Bhéal’s 12th Winter Warmer poetry festival will present almost 50 poets live and online at Nano Nagle Place!
🗓️ 22nd – 24th November 2024
📍Nano Nagle Place
Ó Bhéal’s 12th Winter Warmer (and 4th hybrid) festival presents over 50 poets, most of whom will read/perform in-person at Nano Nagle Place, with some appearing virtually. All events are free at the venue or via their online Festival Stage and social media channels.
The festival includes a haiku workshop with Anton Floyd, a poetry-film workshop with Colm Scully, a launch of Southword issue 47, two music/poetry fusions from Séamus Barra Ó Súilleabháin, an experimental theatre performance from Strive Theatre and MacBóchra, an Open-Mic Showcase featuring fifteen poets from five Cork-based regular open-mic events, plus a Closed-Mic set, for ten poets from Ó Bhéal’s regular open-mic sessions during 2024.
Guests include Paula Meehan, Maw Shein Win, Pedro Serrano (w/ Anna Crowe), Maria Lado, Louis de Paor, Emma McKervey, Theo Dorgan, Jennifer Horgan, Lorenzo Mari, John Wedgewood Clarke, Sébastien Revon, Afric McGlinchey, Anton Floyd, Bernadette Gallagher and David McLoghlin.
The shortlist and prize-giving for Ó Bhéal’s 12th International Poetry-Film Competition will be screened and simulcast, as will an additional, special selection of poetry-films made in Ireland.
See full festival programme: https://www.obheal.ie/blog/winter-warmer-poetry-festival/winter-warmer-festival-2024/
If you’re in the mood for storytelling, why not learn about the story of Nano Nagle after your enchanting time with the Gab? Take inspiration from your time in our lecture space and journey further afield to discover the many facets of Nano Nagle Place. Immerse yourself in the rich historical tapestry within our grounds and garden, embark on a journey through time within the walls of our dedicated museum, and discover the spirit of Nano Nagle’s courageous legacy echoed in every corner of our restored 18th century convent.